Hungry? Scientists find appetite molecule DBy MSNBC - Health News Oct 2, 2006, 09:42 Scientists in Japan have identified a molecule responsible for making mammals feel full, a discovery that could lead to new ways to treat obesity in humans. Scientists believe appetite is controlled in a region … [Read more...]
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Is Spicy Food Good for Dieting?
Is Spicy Food Good for Dieting? Reported June 04, 2009 As muggy weather continues, many people are looking for spicy food to fight fire with fire. And many women try to keep in shape by eating spicy food, believing that the capsaicin in powdered chili pepper has a fat-reducing function. In a sample test of 201 kinds of … [Read more...]
Women Fitness : City News
Kids, pregnant women told not to drink Montreal tap water Reported December 20, 2007 The city of Montreal is warning pregnant women and young children to abstain from drinking tap water in certain areas because of trace levels of lead. Some older homes in the Plateau Mont-Royal, Notre-Dame-de-Grace and Villeray districts are still serviced by lead pipes that are … [Read more...]
New Danger Linked to Smoking During Pregnancy
New Danger Linked to Smoking During Pregnancy Reported March 9, 2005 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A new study out of Spain reveals that smoking while pregnant is linked with increased chromosomal abnormalities in fetal cells, which may translate to an increased risk of cancer. Maternal smoking during pregnancy has been proven to … [Read more...]
Obesity Leads to Brain-tissue Loss
Obesity Leads to Brain-tissue Loss Reported November 29, 2004 (Ivanhoe Newswire)--A new study suggests being overweight or obese can increase the risk of dementia.Investigators from Sweden observed significantly greater loss of brain tissue among elderly women with higher body mass indexes. “This study indicates that a high BMI is a risk factor for … [Read more...]
Psychological Distress-Heart Disease Link
Psychological Distress-Heart Disease LinkReported December 18, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) Anxiety and depression have been implicated in cardiovascular disease, but researchers have been unsure how these psychological factors translate to a higher risk of heart attacks and strokes. New research out of the United Kingdom suggests it isn't the psychological factors … [Read more...]
Shed Pounds to cut oil and Food Costs
Shed Pounds to cut oil and Food Costs Reported May 20, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- With fuel costs through the roof, everyone is looking for the answer to our energy crisis. According to two British authors, the worldwide need for transportation fuel and food could be greatly reduced if obese people walked and cycled more and if healthy urban transportation was promoted. … [Read more...]
Study Links Brain Enzyme and Obesity
Study Links Brain Enzyme and Obesity Reported July 22, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Having trouble losing weight and keeping your type 2 diabetes under control? A key enzyme in the brain may be behind the difficulties. A new study shows decreasing the levels of the brain enzyme prolylcarboxypeptidase (PRCP) led to weight loss and a decreased risk of type … [Read more...]
The More Educated Eat Better
The More Educated Eat BetterReported May 05, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) People with more education appear to be applying their learning abilities to their diets. Researchers from the University of Washington who studied the eating habits of 164 adults find those who completed more years of school were more likely to consume low energy/high nutrient foods, like lean … [Read more...]
Sandwiches ‘rival crisps on salt’
Sandwiches 'rival crisps on salt' 9 July 2007 Pre-packed sandwiches may contain as much salt as several bags of crisps, a study suggests. The health lobby group Cash looked at 140 sandwiches on sale and found over 40% had 2g or more of salt - or a third of an adult's recommended daily intake. The "All Day Breakfast" variety were … [Read more...]
Washing Fruits and Veggies not Good Enough
Washing Fruits and Veggies not Good EnoughReported April 11, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Washing fruits and vegetables before you eat them can reduce the risk of food poisoning and episodes of vomiting and diarrhea. But now a new study finds washing alone may not be enough to remove disease-causing bacteria. Researchers say irradiation may be the answer to killing off what … [Read more...]
Wine Beneficial for Cancer Patients
Wine Beneficial for Cancer PatientsReported April 22, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Drinking wine may reduce the risk of death and relapse among non-Hodgkin's lymphoma patients, according to a new study. "This conclusion is controversial, because excessive drinking has a negative social and health impact, and it is difficult to define what is moderate and what is … [Read more...]
Adding on Extra Pounds? Blame the Economy
Adding on Extra Pounds? Blame the Economy Reported August 11, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- We've heard it on the news and seen it in our bank accounts. America is in an economic crisis. But some researchers say the nation's financial situation is also connected to our waistlines. Researchers at the University of Mainz, Germany studied 9,000 participants' … [Read more...]
Are Food Stamps Making Us Fat?
Are Food Stamps Making Us Fat? Reported August 12, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A helping hand from the government may be playing a role in the obesity epidemic. Results from a 14-year study show food stamps are actually making people fatter. Researchers say people who received food stamps had a Body Mass Index 1.15 points higher than those not receiving … [Read more...]
Best and Worst Diet Foods
Best and Worst Diet Foods Reported July 10, 2008 CHARLESTON, S.C. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Billions of dollars are spent each year on foods targeted at dieters. From frozen entrees to everyday items, food labels proudly display their low-fat, low-carb, or sugar-free content. But the latest statistics show one in three Americans is still overweight. So just how effective can … [Read more...]
Calcium From Food Beats Calcium From Pills
Forgoing that glass of milk in favor of that calcium tablet might not be the best way to protect your bones. A new study shows women who eat a diet high in calcium-rich foods -- such as milk, cheese, and other dairy products -- actually have higher bone density on standard bone scans than women who rely on calcium supplements to provide the calcium they need. The study … [Read more...]
Colonoscopy Re-screening Guideline
Colonoscopy Re-screening Guideline Reported September 18, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Colonoscopy is the most effective way to screen for colorectal cancer, but for most patients, having a colonoscopy is no walk in the park. Now new research shows a negative colonoscopy means plenty of time before a repeat. In a study done at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, … [Read more...]
Filtering Out Bad Cholesterol
Filtering Out Bad CholesterolReported March 30, 2009 ST. LOUIS (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- High cholesterol -- thats a number of 240 or higher -- over 34 million American adults have it. For some, diet and exercise can bring it down, but for others, even medication wont help. Now, patients have another option that filters out bad cholesterol. Ted Harrison says the more … [Read more...]
Gravity Workout
Gravity Workout Reported November 29, 2007 (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- It's you versus gravity. a quick new workout is popping up in health clubs all over the country. Firefighter Tony Pittarelli is trying a new workout using machines that use gravity to build muscle. "Less weights, less plates, you don't have to have a spotter. You can just go in there and do a quick … [Read more...]
Indian Daal: Heart-healthy food
Indian Daal: Heart-healthy food Reported February 01, 2008 According to the American Heart Association, heart disease kills or disables more people than any other health condition. So what can families enjoy for dinner on the first Friday in February, known as Go Red for Women Day, a day people wear color red to raise awareness of women's heart … [Read more...]
New study casts doubt on vitamin D’s role as a breast cancer prevention tool
New study casts doubt on vitamin D's role as a breast cancer prevention toolReported November 11, 2008 TORONTO Vitamin D may not have the cancer preventive powers proponents ascribe to it, at least in so far as breast cancer is concerned, a new study suggests. The work, published Tuesday in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute, showed women who took 400 … [Read more...]
Mice Help Treat Sinusitis
Mice Help Treat Sinusitis Reported July 28, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Some stuffy nosed mice may help doctors treat humans with sinus conditions. An estimated 31 million Americans suffer with chronic sinusitis, persistent inflammation of the tissue lining the nasal and sinus cavities. Millions more have compromised sinus conditions from viral infections, head traumas, … [Read more...]
Parents Turn Blind eye to Kids’ Weight
Parents Turn Blind eye to Kids’ Weight Reported November 30, 2004 (Ivanhoe Newswire)--When it comes to a child's weight, parents may only see what they want to see, report investigators publishing in this week's British Medical Journal.Researchers studied 277 children with an average age of about 7 and identified the kids as overweight or obese. They … [Read more...]
Reducing Cholesterol
Reducing Cholesterol Reported June 17, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) Researchers have discovered a regulator that could lead to new therapies for lowering unhealthy levels of cholesterol and fats. The team of scientists from the Harvard School of Public Health demonstrated that turning off the regulatory molecule known as XBP1 dramatically reduced blood levels of … [Read more...]
Breastfeeding ‘significantly’ lowers cancer risk, study finds
Breastfeeding 'significantly' lowers cancer risk, study finds Reported October 05, 2008 A major study has strengthened the theory that breastfeeding significantly reduces a mother's risk of breast cancer. Women who breastfeed for a year over their lifetime are almost 5 per cent less likely to develop the disease than those … [Read more...]
Too Much Salt?
Too Much Salt? Reported March 04, 2008 SAVANNAH, Ga. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- The average American eats almost double the recommended amount of sodium every day, which is 2,400 milligrams. Too much sodium can increase the risk of heart attack, stroke and kidney disease. Now, some want the FDA to cut the salt in the foods we buy. What's your salt … [Read more...]
Veggie Heavy ‘Eco-Atkins’ Diet Improves Cholesterol
Veggie Heavy 'Eco-Atkins' Diet Improves CholesterolReported June 15, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- One of the hottest diet trends of the past decade is back, but this time, meat is taking a backseat to vegetables. New research shows that overweight individuals who ate a low-calorie, low-carbohydrate diet high in plant-based proteins for four weeks lost weight and experienced … [Read more...]
Weight Loss Tune-Up
Weight Loss Tune-UpReported May 27, 2009 STANFORD, Calif. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Ninety-three million Americans are obese. When diet and exercise don't work, 200,000 will turn to gastric bypass for help. But what happens when gastric bypass doesn't do the trick? A new procedure that "tunes up" the weight loss process may be the answer. Paul Martin has lost 150 pounds. "The … [Read more...]
Green tea could ward off dental problems
Green tea could ward off dental problems Reported March 07, 2009 Scientists have found that regular consumption of green tea could help to lower a person's need for emergency private dentistry. Green tea has long been consumed for its perceived health properties, which are thought to include benefits for weight and cholesterol management. Now, scientists at Kyushu … [Read more...]
Allergy Drugs Fight Obesity and Diabetes in Mice
Allergy Drugs Fight Obesity and Diabetes in Mice Reported July 29, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) — Crack open the latest medical textbook to the chapter on type 2 diabetes and you'll be hard pressed to find the term "immunology" anywhere. Metabolic conditions and immunologic conditions are, with a few exceptions, thought to be distant cousins. Recent … [Read more...]
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